Occupational Therapists

01

Test and evaluate patients' physical and mental abilities and analyze medical data to determine realistic rehabilitation goals for patients.

02

Complete and maintain necessary records.

03

Plan, organize, and conduct occupational therapy programs in hospital, institutional, or community settings to help rehabilitate those impaired because of illness, injury or psychological or developmental problems.

04

Plan and implement programs and social activities to help patients learn work or school skills and adjust to handicaps.

05

Select activities that will help individuals learn work and life-management skills within limits of their mental or physical capabilities.

06

Evaluate patients' progress and prepare reports that detail progress.

07

Train caregivers in providing for the needs of a patient during and after therapy.

08

Lay out materials such as puzzles, scissors and eating utensils for use in therapy, and clean and repair these tools after therapy sessions.

09

Consult with rehabilitation team to select activity programs or coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities.

10

Design and create, or requisition, special supplies and equipment, such as splints, braces, and computer-aided adaptive equipment.